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3-4 Compaq StorageWorks 64-Bit PCI-To-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter User Guide
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required
Writer: Bill Reitz Project: Compaq StorageWorks 64-Bit PCI-To-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter User Guide Comments:
Part Number: AA-RKPDA-TE 173941-001 File Name: D-CH3 DEVICE DRIVER INSTALLATION.DOC Last Saved On: 12/8/99 10:52 AM
Tru64Unix Driver and Console Software
The HBA driver is built into the Tru64Unix operating systems and supported
by Console software. For the supported versions of Tru64Unix operating
systems and Console software, consult the HBA Release Notes included in this
documentation package. Release notes are updated periodically and can be
obtained from the Compaq website:
http://www.compaq.com/products/storageworks/adapters.html
Drill down through Services and Support to Adapter Support.
See the documentation specific to your platform for detailed information on
installing the appropriate operating system and Console software.
-SHOW ADAPTER / -SET ADAPTER Commands
V5.6 SRM console and higher revisions have the capability of setting an HBA
to run in arbitrated loop mode or in fabric (switch) mode. If an HBA in loop
mode is connected to a switch, the results are unpredictable. The same is true
for an HBA in fabric mode that is connected to a loop. By default, the console
assumes a fabric topology. The SET ADAPTER command stores the selected
topology into the NVRAM storage on the HBA. If the HBA is moved from
one AlphaServer to another, this setting stays with the HBA. The V5.6 or
greater supports the FCAL (loop) topology. A setting of loop is a valid setting
in V5.6, however, that setting prompts the console driver not to run.
Refer to the WWIDGR manual at the following location for detailed
information on the – SHOW ADAPTER and – SET ADAPTER commands:
http://ftp.digital.com/pub/DEC/Alpha/firmware/v5.6/doc/wwidmgr.pdf
NOTE: In order for the – SHOW ADAPTER and – SET ADAPTER commands to be accepted
by the system, the console must first be set to diagnostic mode (set mode diag).